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Tyre Labeling

On the 1st November 2012 the European Union introduced a new tyre label, in order to provide standardised information on 3 specific performances; fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Tyre labelling for passenger cars and light trucks is required for tyres on sale in the EU under European Regulation (EC/ No.1222/2009) which were manufactured after 1st July 2012. The label must be accompanied on the actual tyre and will give consumers useful information to assist them when purchasing new tyres. On the left you can find an example of the EU tyre label. These graphics on the label may be similar as those already used for household appliances and more recently new cars.

Rolling resistance (Fuel efficiency)

Rolling resistance is one of the main resistive forces on a vehicle, which acts as an opposite force to the direction in which the tyre is rolling. The rolling tyre deforms and dissipates energy. The tyre whose rolling resistance is greater, requires more fuel to move the vehicle forward. Therefore rolling resistance influences fuel consumption and the environment directly. On the top left of the label, this shows 7 classes which range from A (most efficient ) to G (least efficient), the grading indicates the tyre’s contribution to fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions.

Wet grip (Braking performance)

Wet grip is one of the most important safety aspects of a tyre. The tyres with excellent grip in wet surfaces have shorter braking distance when driving in rainy weather. There are other important parameters which are also related to safety. However, consumers will be able to check and select for themselves their preferred performance. On the top right of the label, wet grip is also expressed in classes ranging from A (highest performance) to G (lowest performance).

External noise

Traffic noise is a major factor of nuisance and a very relevant environmental issue. On the lower part of the label, this indicates the level of exterior tyre noise from the vehicle (not the internal noise heard by the driver ), expressed in decibels. The grading indicates the tyre’s contribution to traffic noise and the environment. The label displays sound waves and corresponding levels ranging from 1 (least noise) to 3 (highest noise)

• 1 sound wave corresponds to the lowest external noise level or the best external noise level performance of the tyre;

• 2 sound waves correspond to the average external noise level or the average external noise level performance of the tyre;

* The new European tyre external noise levels was introduced in November 2016.

Please Note:

As of the 1st April 2017, the following Motorsport tyre patterns will not feature an 'EU tyre performance grading' label, and cannot be purchased for use on public roads: A050, A048, & A021R

The above tyre patterns will now include a label featuring the following statement:

'For Regulation EC1222/2009 purposes only. This tyre is designed to be fitted only to vehicles intended exclusively for racing and is exempt from tyre performance label grading. - MOTORSPORT USE ONLY -'